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Things are changing for ‘hiring and recruitment practices’ around the world. What was a largely in-house function once is now outsourced by around 50% of the companies.  

According to Forbes, recruiting the right talent is both an art and a science. The task is better done when left to professionals. 

Here’s why we think so:

Cost-efficient

Hiring and recruiting is a costly administrative affair. You need one or multiple talent acquisition personnel that have to be paid. These employees have to be trained to keep up with the latest human resource practices. The company will also have to pay for all the infrastructure that they need to do their jobs. These include personal computers, physical office spaces, and other work-related perks. All of these are costs to the business. If you outsource the recruitment function altogether, you won’t need to hire talent acquisition officers. 

The recruitment process itself requires funds. You need to pay the local newspaper to place your ad. You need to pay to set up your stall/kiosk at the local career fair. Conducting recruitment tests, interviews, and other sessions within the office facility also raise the business’s overhead costs.

Time-efficient

Getting the right candidate on board is a time-intensive job. In most cases, the process comprises:

• A.) Placing the advertisement on a media platform
• B.) Screening out the CVs
• C.) Weeding out unqualified candidates
• D.) Contacting the suitable candidates
• E.) Conducting written/practical tests
• F.) Conducting multiple stages of interviews
• G.) Background and reference checks
• H.) Negotiating the final offer with the candidate

Depending on the job's complexity, the process might even take up several weeks or even months. Toward the end of the process, if the candidate doesn’t take the offer or quits, the entire cycle has to start all over again. This inflated time-to-hire can affect the company’s productivity. The more time a position lies vacant, the more the company’s organizational goals are delayed.

Third-party recruitment companies use robust practices to mitigate these delays as much as possible. By leaving the task to them, your in-house team can have enough time to focus on core business operations and core competencies.

Improved candidate quality

You can't just skim through someone's CV and decide whether they'll be a good fit. The right candidate is always more than just a sum of the required skills and experience. There is an extensive criterion that determines whether they're compatible with your company culture. You need to see whether the person has all the qualities needed to bring positive change within the organization.

A third-party recruitment service has dedicated staff to get the best onboard. They are experts in pinpointing the right person for your field of work. If you're looking for a construction manager, get in touch with a recruitment service specializing in construction recruitment. They'll know what quality makes a great construction manager. They'll find someone who is a tech expert, a perpetual learner, good at delegating tasks and has problem-solving skills.

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